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Administrative Assistant 2

Grade 5

2026-03-28

Location

Cambridge, MA

MIT

Type

Full-Time

Salary

$27.00 - $32.90 (hourly)

Required Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent
3+ years administrative experience
Strong interpersonal & communication skills
Sensitivity to individuals in distress
Excellent judgment & discretion
Attention to detail & organizational skills
Initiative & flexibility
Preferred: Bachelor’s degree, MIT/higher ed experience, FileMaker
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Administrative Assistant 2

Posting Description

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT 2, Student Support Services, assists Student Support Services in accomplishing its mission to promote the academic success and holistic wellbeing of students and provides assistance with the daily administrative functions of Student Support Services (S3) and administrative support to a staff of 9. Primary areas of responsibility include serving as the first point of contact at Student Support Services front desk, and back-up for Disability and Access Services (DAS) front desk; monitoring office email account and virtual drop-in system; scheduling appointments; maintaining students’ records; providing technical support for the office including maintaining S3’s database and website; coordinating S3 advertising and communications to the community; and other day-to-day administrative and financial functions.

A full job description is available here.

Job Requirements

REQUIRED: High school diploma or equivalent; a minimum of three years of administrative, office, or related experience; strong interpersonal and communication skills and be willing to be the friendly and welcoming face of S3; sensitivity to individuals in distress; excellent judgment and discretion in handling confidential information; attention to detail and strong organizational skills; and demonstration of initiative, flexibility and ability to work in a high energy, dynamic environment.

PREFERRED: Bachelor’s degree; knowledge of MIT or experience in higher ed; desire to work in a service-oriented office, with a diverse student body and staff; or experience with FileMaker.

Additional Details

  • Job Number: 25406
  • Functional Area: Student Services
  • Department: Student Support Services
  • School Area: Dean for Student Life
  • Pay Range: $27.00 - $32.90 (hourly)
  • Employment Type: Full-Time
  • Employment Category: Non-Exempt
  • Visa Sponsorship Available: No
  • Pay Grade: 5

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Frequently Asked Questions

🎓What are the required qualifications for the Administrative Assistant 2 role at MIT?

Required: High school diploma or equivalent and a minimum of three years of administrative, office, or related experience. Candidates must have strong interpersonal and communication skills, sensitivity to individuals in distress, excellent judgment in handling confidential information, attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to work in a dynamic environment. See administration jobs for similar roles.

💰What is the salary and employment type for this position?

The pay range is $27.00 - $32.90 hourly. This is a Full-Time, Non-Exempt position in Pay Grade 5. Explore higher ed admin jobs for compensation insights.

🛂Is visa sponsorship available for the Administrative Assistant 2 job?

No, visa sponsorship is not available for this role. Candidates must have the right to work in the US. Check US higher ed jobs for opportunities with sponsorship.

📋What are the main responsibilities in Student Support Services?

Serve as first point of contact at front desk (and backup for Disability and Access Services), monitor email and virtual drop-in system, schedule appointments, maintain student records, provide technical support for database and website, coordinate advertising and communications, handle administrative and financial functions. Review full details via admin support roles.

📝How to apply for this MIT administrative position?

Apply through MIT's career portal linked in the posting. Full job description at MIT Student Life Careers. Prepare resume highlighting 3+ years admin experience and skills. Deadline: March 28, 2026. Visit free resume template for tips.

What preferred qualifications does MIT seek?

Preferred: Bachelor’s degree, knowledge of MIT or higher ed experience, service-oriented mindset for diverse students/staff, FileMaker experience. Gain insights from higher ed career advice.

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